Shift Engineering Supervisor - 4 on 4 off

Alecto Recruitment; Enfield; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Training & development

Pension scheme

Discounts

Holiday & travel benefits

Bike to work

Job summary

Alecto Recruitment is recruiting for a Shift Engineering Supervisor in Enfield on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern. You will lead a team of Maintenance Engineers and Technicians to keep plant performance high, minimise downtime, and deliver ongoing improvements in reliability and safety.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong problem-solving, and experience with CMMS, budgeting, and cross-functional communication. Salary is £58,000–£60,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is required.
• Experience leading a maintenance/engineering team.
• Strong problem-solving and fault-finding ability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing engineering team of Maintenance Engineers and Technicians.
• Reduce downtime and improve plant performance through RCA and proactive maintenance.
• Drive safety and compliance with health and safety procedures, permits-to-work, and contractor management.
• Plan and oversee scheduled shutdowns and critical maintenance.
• Communicate performance and priorities across teams and management.

Skills

Leadership

CMMS

Budget & P&L

Fault finding

Root Cause Analysis

Communication

Team mentoring

Education

Level 3 Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Trello

Slack

Job description

CS 33435

Shift Engineering Supervisor - 4 on 4 off

Enfield

£58,000 - £60,000

Operations | London, Greater London | Full-Time

Ready to Lead a High-Performing Engineering Team and Make a Real Operational Impact? If you're an experienced engineering leader who thrives on solving problems, reducing downtime, and driving continuous improvement-this could be the career move you've been waiting for.

We don't just manage waste-we transform it into opportunity. From sustainable energy generation to innovative recycling solutions, every day is focused on improving efficiency, sustainability, and operational excellence.

Now, we're looking for a strong, hands-on Shift Engineering Supervisor to help keep operations running at peak performance. This is your chance to step into a leadership role where your technical expertise, decision-making, and people management skills will directly influence plant performance, team development, and site safety.

Why This Role Matters

As the Engineering Supervisor, you'll be the driving force behind a skilled team of Maintenance Engineers and Technicians-ensuring plant reliability, minimising downtime, and creating a culture of safety, accountability, and high performance.

You won't just manage the day-to-day. You'll coach, improve, problem-solve, and lead from the front. Your ability to prioritise workloads, identify root causes, and deliver operational excellence will have a direct impact on productivity and business success.

What You'll Be Responsible For

• Lead and Develop a High-Performing Engineering Team:
  You'll supervise and support Maintenance Engineers and Technicians, ensuring the team responds quickly and effectively to all operational engineering demands. You'll mentor, coach, and develop engineers—helping them improve fault finding, problem solving, and technical capability.
• Reduce Downtime and Improve Plant Performance:
  You'll take ownership of engineering priorities, ensuring work is planned efficiently to maximise uptime and minimise disruption. By leading Root Cause Analysis (RCA) activities, you'll identify recurring issues, prevent future failures, and continuously improve plant reliability.
• Drive Safety and Compliance:
  Safety is non-negotiable. You'll ensure full compliance with all health and safety procedures, produce and review safety documentation, oversee permit-to-work systems, and manage contractors safely during maintenance and shutdown activities. Your leadership will help build a strong, safe, and compliant engineering culture across site.
• Manage Shutdowns and Critical Maintenance:
  You'll plan and oversee scheduled shutdown days, coordinating engineering activity, contractor management, permits, and site safety to ensure smooth execution and minimal operational impact.
• Communicate Performance and Priorities:
  Through effective handovers, shift reporting, and cross-functional communication, you'll keep management, production, and engineering teams aligned and informed.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who combines strong engineering knowledge with confident leadership.

• Senior Maintenance Engineer
• Engineering Supervisor
• Shift Engineering Manager
• Reliability Engineer
• Plant Engineer
• Site Engineering Manager
• Maintenance Team Leader
• Asset Care Engineer
• Multi-Skilled Engineer
• Operations Engineer
• Or a similar senior engineering role

Essential Requirements

• Level 3 qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience
• Strong CMMS experience
• Budget and P&L management capability
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and willing to use platforms such as Trello and Slack
• Strong problem-solving and fault-finding ability
• Excellent communication and team leadership skills

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

This isn't just another engineering role. It's an opportunity to build a long-term career with a leading organisation where your contribution genuinely matters.

What You'll Get

• Competitive salary
• Strong career progression opportunities
• Ongoing training, coaching, and development
• Generous pension scheme
• Retail and leisure discounts
• Holiday and travel discounts
• Bike to work scheme

Be Part of Something Bigger

This is a business committed to improving lives, protecting the environment, and creating a better future through smarter, more sustainable operations.

If you're ready to lead, improve, and make a real operational difference-we'd love to hear from you.